Half Marathon races near Meylan

Trail du Buis takes place in La Buisse, beginning Sunday morning with bib collection for participants. The traditional 21 km race, runnable solo or in pairs, is offered alongside shorter events for runners and Nordic walkers. A 30 km race, new in recent years, is part of the Pays Voironnais Trail Series. The 21 km course ascends for a significant portion before reaching the Grand Ratz area, then alternates between narrow paths, woodland tracks, rural roads, and challenging terrain. It is suited for those who enjoy mountainous landscapes and benefit from training on inclines and varied surfaces. Over 700 participants typically attend, with about thirty pairs in the 21 km event. The 30 km provides a more demanding choice and serves as the sixth event in the seven-part PVTS series. Nordic walkers utilize a section of the 10 km course when upper paths near Les Combes are impacted by rockfalls.

Trail du Buis takes place in La Buisse, a village in Isère within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, held around mid-October. This trail-running event offers multiple distances: a 10 km race, the traditional 21 km TDB distance, an approximately 8.7 km Nordic walking route, and a 30 km race providing a longer mountain option. Over 700 participants attend, giving it the feel of a well-attended local event rather than a small gathering. The 21 km course ascends for a significant portion towards the Grand Ratz site before transitioning to singletrack, forest paths, country roads, and technical sections. It features roughly 1110 m of elevation gain. The 10 km course has about 400 m of elevation gain, and the 30 km course reaches approximately 1300 m. Runners can complete the 21 km solo or in pairs, with past events seeing about thirty duos. Nordic walkers also participate, with their route subject to adjustments on the Combes section due to conditions. Trail du Buis is included in the Pays Voironnais Trail Series and is now in its second decade.

The Semi-Marathon de la Noix is a road race in Tullins, Isère, France, scheduled for mid-October. Participants can select the half marathon (21.0975 km) or a shorter 10-11 km race. Children's and junior courses are also part of the event. CMI, Coureurs du Monde en Isère, organizes the race, which welcomes licensed and non-licensed runners from the Junior category upwards. The route is flat, measured to FFA standards, and winds through a natural setting instead of a city. Its FFA label means the half marathon is classified and can qualify runners for the French championships. This makes it suitable for club runners aiming for a standard and for local participants seeking a measured autumn race. The Semi de la Noix is considered a local comeback in Tullins, following a previously announced cancellation. The event provides essential race-day amenities, including aid stations and changing rooms.

La Chambérienne is a night urban trail race held in Chambéry, located in the Savoie department of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It takes place in November and features two city-trail distances: 10 km and 21 km, each designed as a single-loop course. The 21 km race is the primary event, available for solo runners or two-person duos. The 10 km offers a shorter solo option, maintaining the same nighttime, in-town format. The event emphasizes its Chambéry roots with the slogan “Trop Chambé !”, positioning itself on the regional running calendar as a concise city race distinct from extended mountain runs.

Trail la Chambérienne is an evening trail event in Chambéry, Savoie. The first race begins at 19:30, with others starting at 20:00. The program includes a 10.5 km discovery trail with 330 m elevation gain, a 4 km children’s discovery trail with 50 m elevation gain, and two 21 km short-trail options with 950 m elevation gain. One 21 km option is for solo runners, and the other is for duos. The race is designed for runners preferring hills over a flat city course. The 10 km trail offers a shorter option for less experienced trail runners, while the 21 km routes present more climbing within a manageable distance. Children have a dedicated 4 km course, and the duo format allows pairs to tackle the longer distance together. Entry fees vary from 5 euros for the children’s race to 50 euros for the 21 km duo.

La Petite Trotte des Ruisseaux is a two-race running event centered on Saint-Paul-de-Varces. The 21.1 km semi-marathon begins at 09:30, followed by a 10.3 km race at 09:45. The semi-marathon, utilizing a newer format, crosses roads, paths, and cycle paths, featuring 464 metres of elevation gain. The shorter race shares the same sporty, festive spirit, with 125 metres of climbing. The 10 km option accommodates joëlettes, allowing disabled participants to join with assisted running chairs. Costumes are encouraged, adding a playful element to the shorter race. Aid stations located in Claix and Seyssins offer tastings of Beaujolais Nouveau and local products, highlighting the event's focus on regional food and wine alongside the running.

Les Lumières de la Muzelle begins at sunset from La Troïka in Les Deux Alpes, a high mountain resort in Isère in the French Alps. This night snow trail race, held in mid-January, is organized by the Les 2 Alpes Trail association and offers four distances: 11 km, 16 km, 21 km, and 42 km. The name references La Muzelle, a 3,465-meter summit in the Écrins massif, and the light display accompanying the race from dusk into darkness. The race is entirely nocturnal, with participants navigating snow by headlamp as Les Deux Alpes and nearby villages are illuminated below. The shortest route features 275 meters of elevation gain and 675 meters of descent, primarily downhill. The longest option transforms the same winter landscape into a 42 km mountain challenge. Approximately 1,800 to 2,000 runners are anticipated, including seasoned snow-trail participants and individuals attracted by the unique start time, the headlamp procession, and the opportunity to compete on snow after sunset. The event was previously known as the Night Snow Trail, a name that still highlights its distinctive nature.

Trail du Lac de Paladru is a trail-running series around Lake Paladru in Isere, with three main distances: a 17 km semi-nocturnal race, a 32 km trail, and a 55 km Grand Tour du Lac. The short race starts in Charavines at 7:30 PM and can be run solo or as a duo, while the 55 km starts in the morning from Camping Detente & Clapotis in Montferrat and the 32 km starts from the camping site the next day. All three races are UTMB Qualifiers, and the longer two also carry ITRA points. The courses are hilly without relying on one huge mountain climb: the 17 km has 740 m of gain, the 32 km has 1,000 m, and the 55 km has 2,028 m, with the longest climb on each route around 240-250 m. The 17 km asks runners to carry their own food and drink, while the 32 km has three aid stations and the 55 km has three solid aid stations plus one liquid station. Mandatory kit and time barriers apply across the races. Entries are capped at 300 solo runners and 100 duos for the 17 km, 900 runners for the 32 km, and 600 runners for the 55 km; in the duo race, partners must start and finish together.